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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.46, 1,688.56 and 1,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.46, 1,688.56 and 1,088.52 is: 1,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.46 : 1,688.56 = 1,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.46/1,688.56 = 1,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.46x = 1,688.56 × 1,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.46x = 1,838,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,031.33/1,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.24

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